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Before attempting to take your grading, all students must:
Attend regular consecutive sessions, both Wednesday and Saturdays
Fully know your grading syllabus
Know all katas up to and including the grading you are taking
Show spirit and Karate-ka in the Dojo

Gradings take place March, June, September and December.
Dan Gradings take place once a year, every December.

All students wishing to take a grading must make sure they attend regular sessions and put as much spirit and effort into their training as possible.

If you are wanting to grade then we insist that you train consecutively leading up to the grading date. Once a week minimum to get you ready for your grading.

Those student who attend less frequent will need to discuss with Sensei Richard if they are able to grade and he will assess your training during the session.

Enfield Karate Club instructors endeavour to train our students to the best of their ability and ensure there karate meets the highest standards to other clubs in the area.

9th sen - 9th kyu Heian Shodan - Minimum 12 sessions

8th sen - 8th kyu Heian Shodan - Minimum 12 sessions

7th sen - 7th kyu Heian Nidan - Minimum 12 sessions

6th sen - 6th kyu Heian Sandan - Minimum 12 sessions

5th sen - 5th kyu Heian Yondan - Minimum 24 sessions

4th sen - 4th kyu Heian Godan - Minimum 24 sessions

3rd kyu Tekki Shodan - Minimum 24 sessions

2nd kyu Bassai Dai - Minimum 24 sessions

1st kyu Bassai Dai - Minimum 50 sessions

Shodan-Ho (Children only) Shodan Kata - Minimum 50 sessions

Dan gradings minimum session requirement
1st kyu - 1st dan: 6 Months or 1 Year (Normal)
1st dan - 2nd dan: 2 Years

Over 18s only will be allowed to grade to 3rd dan and above

2nd dan - 3rd dan: 3 Years
3rd dan - 4th dan: 4 Years


9th Sen - 9th Kyu Grade Syllabus

Kihon (Basics)
1. Kara Zuki (on the spot consecutive punching)
2. Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch, on the spot)
3. Oi Zuki (lunge punch) Stepping forwards
4. Age Uke (upper area block) Stepping back
5. Soto Uke (Outside forearm block) Stepping forward
6. Uchi Uke (Inside forearm block) Stepping back
7. Mae Geri (front kick in Zenkutsu Dachi) middle area

Gohon Kumite - 9th Kyu
Kumite (Fighting movements)
Gohon Kumite (Jodan upper area)
5 step basics - 1st Video Gohon Kumite (Chudan middle area)
5 step basics - 2nd Video

Kata (Form)
Junior Class Only - Taikyoku Shodan
Seniors - Heian Shodan


8th Sen - 8th Kyu Grade Syllabus

Kihon (Basics)
1. Kara Zuki (on the spot consecutive punching)
2. Gedan Barai (lower block) stepping back
3. Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch, on the spot)
4. Oi Zuki (lunge punch)
5. Age Uke (upper area block)
6. Soto Uke (Outside forearm block)
7. Uchi Uke (Inside forearm block)
8. Shuto Uke (knife hand block - back stance)
9. Mae Geri (front kick in Zenkutsu Dachi) middle area

Gohon Kumite - 8th Kyu
Kumite (Fighting movements)
Gohon Kumite (Jodan upper area) 5 step basics 1st Video
Gohon Kumite (Chudan middle area) 5 step basics 2nd Video

Kata (Form)
Heian Shodan


7th Sen - 7th Kyu Grade Syllabus

Kihon (Basics)
1. Gedan Barai (lower block) stepping back
2. Oi Zuki (lunge punch)
3. Age Uke - Gyaku Zuki (upper area block - reverse punch)
4. Soto Uke - Gyaku Zuki (Outside forearm block - reverse punch)
5. Uchi Uke - Gyaku Zuki (Inside forearm block - reverse punch)
6. Shuto Uke (knife hand block - back stance)
7. Mae Geri - Oi Zuki (front kick - lunge punch in Zenkutsu Dachi) middle area
8. Yoko Geri Keage (side snap kick)
9. Yoko Geri Kekomi (side thrust kick)
10. Mawashi Geri

Kihon Kumite - 7th Kyu
Kumite (Arranged sparring)
Kihon Ippon - Migi and Hidari
- Jodan (Number 1 defence)
- Chudan (Number 1 defence)
- Mae Geri (Number 1 defence)

Kata (Form)
Heian Nidan


6th Sen - 6th Kyu Grade Syllabus

Kihon (Basics)
1. Gedan Barai - stepping back
2. San Bon Zuki
3. Age Uke - Gyaku Zuki
4. Soto Uke - Gyaku Zuki
5. Uchi Uke - Gyaku Zuki
6. Shuto Uke - Gyaku Nukite
7. Mae Geri - Oi Zuki
8. Yoko Geri Keage
9. Yoko Geri Kekomi
10. Mawashi Geri

Kihon Kumite - 6th Kyu
Kumite (Arranged sparring)
Kihon Ippon - Migi and Hidari
- Jodan (Number 2 defence)
- Chudan (Number 2 defence)
- Mae Geri (Number 2 defence)

Kata (Form)
Heian Sandan + any previous kata


5th Sen - 5th Kyu Grade Syllabus

Kihon (Basics)
1. San Bon Zuki
2. Age Uke / Gyaku Zuki
3. Soto Uke / Empi / Uraken
4. Uchi Uke / Kizami Zuki / Gyaku Zuki
5. Shuto Uke / Nukite
6. Gyaku Zuki
7. Mae Geri - Gyaku Zuki
8. Mawashi Geri
9. Yoko Geri Keage
10. Yoko Geri Kekomi
11. Ren Geri - Mae Geri / Kekomi

Kihon Kumite
Kumite (Arranged sparring)
Kihon Ippon - Migi and Hidari
- Jodan
- Chudan
- Mae Geri
- Mawashi Geri
- Kekomi

Kata (Form) 2nd Video
Heian Yondan + any previous kata


4th Sen - 4th Kyu Grade Syllabus

Kihon (Basics)
1. San Bon Zuki
2. Age Uke / Gyaku Zuki / Gedan Barai
3. Soto Uke / Empi / Uraken
4. Uchi Uke / Kizami Zuki / Gyaku Zuki
5. Shuto Uke / Mae Geri (front leg) / Nukite
6. Mae Geri / San Bon Zuki (from Gyaku Zuki)
7. Mawashi Geri / San Bon Zuki (from Gyaku Zuki)
8. Yoko Geri Keage
9. Yoko Geri Kekomi
10. Ren Geri - Mae Geri / Mawashi Geri / Gyaku Zuki
11. Ren Geri - Mae Geri / Kekomi
12. Ushiro Geri

Kihon Kumite - 4th Kyu
Kumite (Arranged sparring)
Kihon Ippon - Migi and Hidari
- Jodan
- Chudan
- Mae Geri
- Mawashi Geri
- Kekomi

Kata (Form)
Heian Godan + any previous kata


3rd Sen - 3rd Kyu Grade Syllabus

Kihon (Basics)
1. San Bon Zuki
2. Age Uke / Gyaku Zuki / Gedan Barai
3. Soto Uke / Empi / Uraken
4. Uchi Uke / Kizami Zuki / Gyaku Zuki
5. Shuto Uke / Mawashi Geri (front leg) / Nukite
6. Mae Geri / San Bon Zuki (from Gyaku Zuki)
7. Mawashi Geri / San Bon Zuki (from Gyaku Zuki)
8. Ren Geri - Mae Geri / Mawashi Geri / Gyaku Zuki
9. Ren Geri - Mae Geri / Kekomi
10. Yoko Geri Keage
11. Yoko Geri Kekomi
12. Ushiro Geri

Kihon Ippon Kumite - 3rd Kyu
Kumite Kumite (Arranged sparring) Video Below
Kihon Ippon - Migi and Hidari
- Jodan
- Chudan
- Mae Geri
- Mawashi Geri
- Kekomi

Kata (Form)
Tekki Shodan + any previous kata


2nd Sen - 2nd Kyu Grade Syllabus

Kihon (Basics)
1. San Bon Zuki
2. Mae Geri / San Bon Zuki
3. Age Uke / Mae Geri / Gyaku Zuki
4. Soto Uke / Empi / Uraken / Gyaku Zuki
5. Uchi Uke (back stance) - Kizami Zuki / Gyaku Zuki (front stance)
6. Shuto Uke / Mawashi Geri (front leg) / Nukite
7. Mae Geri / San Bon Zuki (from Gyaku Zuki)
8. Mawashi Geri / San Bon Zuki (from Gyaku Zuki)
9. Ren Geri - Mae Geri / Mawashi Geri / Gyaku Zuki
10. Ren Geri - Mae Geri / Kekomi
11. Yoko Geri Keage
12. Yoko Geri Kekomi
13. Ushiro Geri

Ju Ippon Kumite
Kumite (Arranged sparring)
- Jodan
- Chudan
- Mae Geri
- Mawashi Geri
- Kekomi
- Ushiro Geri
- Kizami Tzuki
- Gyaku Tzuki

Kata (Form)
Bassai Dai + any previous kata


1st Sen - 1st Kyu Grade Syllabus

Kihon (Basics)
1. San Bon Zuki (from Fudo Dachi)
2. Mae Geri / San Bon Zuki
3. Age Uke / Mae Geri / Gyaku Zuki
4. Soto Uke / Empi / Uraken / Gyaku Zuki
5. Uchi Uke (back stance) - Kizami Zuki/ Gyaku Zuki (front stance)
6. Shuto Uke / Mawashi Geri (front leg) / Nukite
7. Ushiro Geri

FREESTYLE POSITION
1. Gyaku Zuki /Mae Geri / Gyaku Zuki
2. Gyaku Zuki /Mawashi Geri / Gyaku Zuki
3. Gyaku Zuki /Mae Geri / Oi Zuki
4. Kekomi (front leg) / Ushiro Geri / Uraken
5. Ren Geri - Mae Geri / Mawashi Geri
6. Ren Geri - Mae Geri / Kekomi
7. Ren Geri - Kekomi / Ushiro Geri
8. Yoko Geri Keage (in Kiba Dachi)
9. Yoko Geri Kekomi (in Kiba Dachi)
10. Mae Geri / Kekomi / Ushiro Geri - on the spot from
Zenkutsu Dachi - on the same leg.

Ju Ippon Kumite - 1st Kyu
Kumite (Arranged sparring)
Ju Ippon - Migi and Hidari
- Jodan
- Chudan
- Mae Geri
- Mawashi Geri
- Kekomi
- Ushiro Geri
- Kizami Tzuki
- Gyaku Tzuki

Kata (Form)
Bassai Dai + any previous kata


Shodan Ho Grade Syllabus

Kihon (Basics)
Basic Position Kihon
Freestyle Position Kihon



Ju Ippon Kumite - Shodan Ho
Kumite (Arranged sparring)
Ju Ippon - Migi and Hidari
- Jodan
- Chudan
- Mae Geri
- Mawashi Geri
- Kekomi
- Ushiro Geri
- Kizami Tzuki
- Gyaku Tzuki

Gi Ippon - Number 1 (Optional)

Kata (Form)
Kanku Dai/ Jion/ Enpi/ Jitte / Hangetsu